Childminder in WokinghamOfsted inspection, 27 Jun 2012

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY440654 Inspection date 27/06/2012 Inspector Anne Faithfull

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Type of setting Childminder to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her husband and two children aged 18 months and seven years, in Reading, Berkshire. The childminder makes use of local facilities such as parks and toddler groups. The childminder can take children to and collect them from local schools. The family has a pet rabbit.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for four children under eight years at any one time, of these two may be in the early years age range. She is currently looking after three children who are within the early years age range on a full time and part-time basis.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are cared for in a welcoming family environment where they are supported well as the childminder recognises each child's individual uniqueness. Children are making good progress as the childminder provides them with a range of resources, activities and outings to support their early learning. However, resources and activities to help them develop their senses are limited. The childminder is committed to continuous development as she has already attended further training since her registration. She has effective systems in place to help her evaluate her service to highlight areas for improvement to further enhance the outcomes for children.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 provide a range of experiences and activities that children can respond to by using many of their senses.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded well in the childminder's care. She is vigilant and has a good understanding of her role in safeguarding children and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns. The childminder has a range of procedures to ensure children are kept safe and play in a safe environment. These include visual daily safety checks, regular fire evacuation drills with the children and a range of written risk assessments for the home and outings. The childminder is aware of safety issues when taking children out in a car so she completes her emergency the evacuation procedure for the car with the children so they are aware of the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 procedures to follow.

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the early years provision

The childminder organises the downstairs of her home well to enable children to move around freely between the indoor and outdoor areas. Children can readily access a good range of toys and resources independently as the childminder ensures they are readily available to them in all areas they use. The childminder ensures the activities, experiences and resources she provides help children to learn and develop as they play. However, there currently are limited resources available to the children to help them develop their senses in a variety of ways as they play and explore. The childminder knows each child well and recognises each child has their own personality and characteristics. She ensures every child is fully included, valued and respected. The childminder has a good understanding of her role to promote equality and diversity. For example, she ensures children who attend with English as an additional language can access words and numbers in

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the early years provision

The childminder develops positive relationships with the parents. Information on the childminder's policies and procedures is shared to ensure parents have clear expectations of her childminding service. Parents make many positive comments in their reference letters such as, how incredibly happy their child is in her care, the wide range of activities offered and how the childminder is everything they could have asked for. The childminder demonstrates how she would liaise with other settings the children attend to ensue continuity of care and learning; however no children currently in her care attend any other settings. The childminder has systems in place to evaluate her practice. These include daily reflective practice to help her identify what went well and other areas requiring further development. The childminder is committed to on going training and development and she has already attended training since her registration to update her knowledge and skills.

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and outcomes for children

Children are relaxed and happy in this warm homely environment. Children are making good progress in their learning and development as the childminder makes everything fun and enjoyable. She uses her clear knowledge of children's individual needs, to plan relevant and challenging activities and experiences successfully. Older children comment in their letters how much they enjoy the various activities and outings she provides. They name their favourite activities which are going on walks, the art and craft activities and playing games with the childminder's family.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder makes very detailed observations of each child on a regular basis. She uses the observations effectively to help her identify the areas of learning covered and the child's next step in their development. She records her observations in each child's learning journal. These journals are readily shared with parents to keep them informed of their child's progress and they are invited to record their comments.

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and outcomes for children

Children are beginning to be aware of the environment and learn skills for the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 future. They use and play with a range of electronic toys and help the childminder recycle items into the correct container. Children enjoy using a range of resources to help them begin to mark make for example, using chalks outside on the patio. Visits to messy time at a local church enable them to explore and experiment with a range of media including paints. Children are beginning to be aware of different cultures and the lives of others as they celebrate festivals, events in their own lives and through discussions with the childminder. Older children readily make a range of displays including a number poster in another language so younger children who attend can see and refer to.

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and outcomes for children

Children's early communication skills are developing well. The childminder continually talks to them, asks relevant questions and uses their favourite musical books to develop their early interests in books and listening to stories. Children's understanding of number is reinforced using everyday events, they count how many bowls and drinks are required for each child and they participate in number songs and rhymes. Children are developing secure and trusting relationships with each other and the childminder. They are beginning to share and take turns when required. All children demonstrate a strong sense of security and show they feel safe in the childminders care and home. The childminder acts as a good role model and children receive praise and recognition in their play, this assists them in developing their confidence and self-esteem. Children confidently approach visitors to the home as soon as they arrive to show them a feather they have found

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and outcomes for children

Children's health and well-being is promoted well. All children have daily opportunities to play outside as the childminder has just installed a permanent cover over the patio area to enable the children to access and play outside in the fresh air in all weathers. Children are aware of the hygiene routines in place as the childminder has a bottle of hand gel continually with her so they can all clean their hands after they have had their nappy changed and when required. Snack and mealtimes are sociable occasions as all the children sit together and are given time to finish their food at their own pace and the childminder offers appropriate support to help them feed themselves when required. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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Early Years Foundation Stage

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 2 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 2

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Stage

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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